Kansas 50-Hour Practice Log: Affidavit Rules, Driver's Ed Hours and GDL Steps (2026)

Kansas requires 50 hours of supervised driving for teens under 17, with 10 of those hours at night.

How Many Supervised Driving Hours Does a Kansas Permit Require?

Kansas requires 50 hours of supervised driving for teens under 17, with 10 of those hours at night. Drivers age 17 and older are exempt from this log requirement.

Teens applying for a Restricted License at 15 need 25 logged hours, but must complete the full 50 hours (with 10 at night) to upgrade at 16.

Logging Your Supervised Driving Hours

Check the Kansas learner's permit guide for current rules and fees.

The Kansas learner's permit guide has full eligibility details.

All Kansas permit requirements are covered in the Kansas permit guide.

• Paper Form DE-IB01: Download and print the Teen Driving Experience Log.
• RoadReady App: Kansas's official partner app tracks drives via GPS and exports a compliant PDF log.

The final document must be physically signed by a parent or guardian.

Verification and Common Logging Issues

Examiners at Kansas DMV offices check your log. Incomplete or unsigned logs cause rejections.

• Do they actually check your log book? Yes. At your license appointment, the examiner reviews the log for 50 total hours, 10 night hours, and the required holding period. A Wichita DMV examiner will turn you away if the log is missing signatures or appears hastily filled out.
• What if you forgot to log hours? You cannot officially estimate hours retroactively. The parent affidavit is signed under penalty of perjury. A Johnson County parent had to delay their teen's test by three weeks to properly document missed hours.
• Can you count driver's ed behind-the-wheel hours? No. Driver's Education hours do not count toward the 50-hour requirement. You must complete all 50 hours of supervised driving outside of professional instruction.

• Locals Know This: Log 1-2 hours per session in your tracking app or form to avoid a log that looks unrealistic. A teen in Overland Park was questioned for logging 8 hours in a single day, which appeared suspicious and required a notarized statement from the supervising driver to be accepted.
• Yes, if you are under 18. You must submit the completed 50-hour log to the Division of Vehicles. Adults 18+ do not need to log hours.
• The parent/guardian signature on Form DE-IB01 is a legal affidavit. Faking logs is fraud and can suspend driving privileges.
• Save Time: Bring two copies of your signed log to your DMV appointment. A family in Topeka had their only copy rejected due to a coffee stain, forcing a reschedule for the following month.

Kansas GDL Steps and Requirements

Recommended Practice Conditions

Beyond the state minimums, practice in diverse conditions:

• Weather: Drive 3-5 hours in rain or light snow.
• Road Types: Mix Interstate driving (I-70, I-35) with gravel county roads.
• Traffic: Practice in residential areas and rush hour in cities like Overland Park or downtown Wichita.

At the Counter: Schedule your road test for mid-morning on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Applicants at the Olathe DMV report shorter wait times and less test-route traffic compared to weekends or late afternoons, reducing anxiety and potential mistakes.